Hip Pain & Labral Tear Treatment on Long Island

Hip pain isn’t just something you age into. Labral tears, impingement, and bursitis show up in runners, lifters, field athletes, and anyone whose job keeps them on their feet — often years before arthritis is on the table. Dr. Mikhail Zusmanovich is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, fellowship-trained in sports medicine, and treats hip injuries at four Suffolk County offices.

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Restoring Your Quality of Life

Hip pain can severely limit your mobility and affect your daily activities. Dr. Mikhail Zusmanovich provides specialized care for hip injuries and degenerative conditions, focusing on restoring your mobility and enhancing your quality of life.

Our Treatment Philosophy

We tailor our treatment plans based on the specific condition and severity of your hip injury. Options may include physical therapy, injections, or surgical procedures as needed. Dr. Zusmanovich prioritizes minimizing downtime and maximizing recovery.

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Common Hip Conditions Treated

Specialized expertise for both traumatic and degenerative hip issues.

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Hip Labral Tears

Effective treatment for labral tears to restore hip stability and function.
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Tendon and Muscle Injuries

Comprehensive care for tendon and muscle injuries affecting hip movement.
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Hip Arthritis

Management strategies for hip arthritis to alleviate pain and improve function.
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Bursitis

Targeted treatments for hip bursitis to reduce inflammation and pain.
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Overuse Injuries

Care for repetitive strain injuries common in active individuals.
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Sports-related Hip Injuries

Expert evaluation and treatment for sports-related injuries to get you back in the game.

Where Does Your Hip Hurt?

Groin or front of the hip. Deep, sharp, or catching pain in the groin — sometimes with clicking or a sense that the hip is locking — most often points inside the joint itself: a labral tear, femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), or early cartilage wear. Patients frequently describe it as feeling like a groin pull that never resolved. It tends to be worse getting out of a car, putting on socks, or sitting for long stretches.
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Outside of the hip. Pain over the bony point on the side of the hip, tender to touch, worse lying on that side at night, is usually not the joint at all — it’s greater trochanteric pain syndrome, involving the gluteal tendons and the bursa. This is the most commonly misdiagnosed hip complaint, and it’s often treated as arthritis for months before anyone examines the tendons.
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Buttock or back of the hip. Pain behind the hip radiating toward the back or down the leg may be coming from the hip, the SI joint, or the lumbar spine. Sorting this out matters, because hip and spine problems can produce nearly identical symptoms and the treatments are entirely different.
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Deep, stiff, and worse in the morning. Stiffness that eases with movement, progressive loss of rotation, and deep groin pain with weight-bearing suggest hip osteoarthritis.
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Pain in more than one of these areas is common, and overlapping sources are the rule rather than the exception. A physical exam plus imaging is what separates them.
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When to See a Hip Specialist

See an orthopedic specialist if you have:
  • Groin or hip pain lasting more than a few weeks despite rest
  • Clicking, catching, or locking in the hip
  • Pain that wakes you at night or when lying on that side
  • A hip that feels unstable or like it's giving way
  • Progressive loss of motion — trouble with socks, shoes, or getting out of a car
  • Hip pain in an athlete that hasn't responded to a normal course of rest and rehab
Seek care urgently for inability to bear weight after an injury, a visibly deformed or rotated leg, or hip pain with fever
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Hip Injury FAQs

What are common causes of hip pain?

Hip pain can arise from various conditions such as arthritis, labral tears, muscle strains, bursitis, or sports-related injuries.

Is hip pain always related to aging?

No, hip injuries can affect individuals of all ages, particularly athletes and those with physically demanding occupations.

Can hip conditions be treated without surgery?

Yes, many patients experience improvement through physical therapy, injections, and lifestyle modifications before considering surgery.

When is surgery recommended for hip injuries?

Surgery is typically recommended if conservative treatments do not alleviate pain or restore function effectively.

Can I get a second opinion on a recommended hip surgery?
Yes, and it’s a common reason patients come in. Bring your imaging and the operative recommendation you’ve received.

Hip Care at Four Suffolk County Offices

Hip injuries are treated at all four offices:

Commack

312A Commack Rd.

East Setauket

6 Technology Dr, Suite 100.
Tuesday evening hours until 8 PM.

Patchogue

55 Medford Ave, Suite E.

West Babylon

60 Fleets Point Dr, Suite 1.

Hear From Our Patients

Discover how our patients have successfully returned to their activities after receiving treatment from Dr. Zusmanovich.

Specialized Care for Your Active Lifestyle

Whether you’re an athlete or simply enjoy an active lifestyle, Dr. Zusmanovich’s expertise in hip injuries will help you get back to the activities you love.

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